（本文发表于《 International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies》2022年第8卷第1期P9-18）

Abstract

    A good environment plays a fundamental role in the learning process of an individual. As Jiangsu University celebrates the 20th anniversary of consolidation and the 119th anniversary of its establishment, this study investigates the influence of the library in the student’s life, especially the influence of seats and the effect noise has on students in the library environment. This survey uses a quantitative method by adapting a survey questionnaire in a face-to-face approach for data collection. Most participants (45%) indicated they preferred a particular seat, and 57% always searched for a specific seat. More people preferred to study around small clusters of tables. The majority of respondents (41%) are pretty comfortable with the library’s noise level. However, few indicated they feel a little discomfort, especially during the exams period as library attendance increases. The study also found that the designated places around the staircase are not really comfortable as they prefer seating sometimes. Furthermore, the reading areas are underutilized.  This study recommends that a particular floor be dedicated to loud reading and others for quiet reading only. This research also contributes to the discourse by providing evidence for the usefulness of the seats provided.

摘要

       良好的环境在个人的学习过程中起着至关重要的作用。在江苏大学庆祝合并20周年暨成立119周年之际，本研究调查了图书馆在学生生活中的影响，特别是座位和噪音对学生在图书馆环境中的影响。本次调查采用定量方法，采用面对面的问卷调查方式进行数据收集。大多数参与者（45%）表示他们更喜欢某个特定的座位，57%的人总是寻找某个特定的座位。更多的人喜欢围着一组组的小桌子学习。大多数受访者（41%）对图书馆的噪音水平相当满意。然而，很少有人在考试期间感到不适，尤其是随着入馆人数不断增加。研究还发现，楼梯周围的指定位置并不十分舒适，因为他们有时更喜欢座位。此外，阅读区域未得到充分利用。本研究建议设置一个特定的楼层专门用于大声阅读，其他楼层只用于安静阅读。这项研究通过为学生提供座位的有用性提供证据，为本文做出了贡献。

链接：The library Environment, Seat and Noise Making: The Case of Jiangsu University Library - EA Journals https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-library-information-science-studies-ijliss/vol-8-issue-1-2022/the-library-environment-seat-and-noise-making-the-case-of-jiangsu-university-library/